Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Originally founded in 1638, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam hosts rare and exotic plants in one of the oldest facilities of its kind in the world. After falling on hard times during the latter half of the 20th century, the garden rebounded to become one of Amsterdam's most popular tourist sites. Wander the themed pathways through the collection of over 6,000 resident plants, including a large cycad collection and several specimens hundreds of years old. You'll see some of the same plants, such as coffee and palms, which helped the Dutch East India Company spur its respective industries in South America and the East Indies. Afterward stop for a bite at the terraced cafe, which offers coffee and snacks. Plan your Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam visit and explore what else you can see and do in Amsterdam using our Amsterdam trip planner .

The Hortus Botanicus (or Botanic Garden) built in the 17th century to grow medicinal plants. To see, for example, the greenhouse Palm trees and home to three climates. Café-Restaurant of the Orangery. Entry €9,00 / adult.

A nice visit, it's worth it. Unfortunately this season you can enjoy only the internal view of the environment, a wide variety of plants in different climatic environments to see even with the walkway. Nice Hall with butterflies flying free and are fed with fruits. By going back with the mild climate and the flowering to enjoy of the tern of the garden perhaps with a break on the channel over a beer.

Best botanical garden ever. With divided greenhouses each with its distinctive miniature ecosystem (temperature and humidity) , the garden has a wide selection of plants from all over the world. They also have a bee hive and a butterfly farm.

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By slightlyshadeOn September 20, 2017

Large area with lots of botanical variety, including many endangered and rare species. Multiple secluded, quiet spots, sections with lovely flowers, and separate greenhouses (rainforest, desert, and special exhibits). Don't miss the butterfly house!
Overall highly recommended for 1.5-3 hour visits. There's also a lovely little restaurant to catch a spot of tea!

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By Janaya PetersOn October 12, 2017

Great place to visit! We got in with no admission charge thanks to our Iamsterdam cards. Pretty small to other gardens we have visited. There's a butterfly room which is awesome. All gravel walkways and not too stroller friendly just a heads up :)

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By Lucia SchlemmerOn November 10, 2017

I was there for museum night in Amsterdam - even at night the place was beautiful. A real sanctuary in the middle of the city!
I would definitely return during the daytime to explore more of the plants and the beauty of the surroundings.

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By Etienne FOn July 15, 2017

This relatively small botanical garden houses a diverse collection and there really is something for everyone who is even remotely interested in botany. They have a lovely brochure handed out at the ticket counter (not the standard one in the cupboard inside the entrance) which identifies a few of the more spectacular exhibits in a child friendly format. My 12 year old was uninterested at first but when he saw the brochure listing "the tallest tree" "the most delicious tree" "the rarest tree" etc he got all excited and off we went.
We had a very enjoyable visit rounded off by a light lunch at the cafe inside the gardens (reviewed separately).

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